Slow Cooker Kale and Sausage Soup
Packed with essential nutrients and protein, this soup is a great way to stay warm in the winter.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
- 3 turkey sausages sliced (nitrate-free)
- 3 cups kale chopped
- 2 potatoes medium, peeled and diced
- 1 garlic clove halved
- 4 cups vegetable broth low sodium preferred
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked (or about 2 turns of the grinder)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prick the sausages with the tip of a knife then brown them in a saucepan or a griddle with very little oil if needed over medium heat. When they are cooked through, slice them.
- In the slow cooker, put the sausages, potatoes, kale, broth, garlic and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours or high 2 to 3 hours. After it is cooked, discard the garlic.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 339mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11